Benson’s comments come as gardaí in Kerry are investigating the death of a woman named locally as Jamey Carney, who was found at her home on the Muckross Road on Tuesday afternoon by a family member, who raised the alarm.

Women's Aid recorded 62,275 disclosures of domestic violence and abuse in 2025, but warned figures are 'tip of the iceberg'

Women's Aid national and frontline services were contacted over 32,000 times last year, recording an increase of 12 per cent on 2023